The Recruit Academy lasts over 20 weeks and consists of over 200 hours of arduous training. The Recruits become proficient in all basic firefighting skills and many advanced techniques including: IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations, National Incident Management Systems Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800, Wildland Firefighting Awareness, Emergency Vehicle Operations, in addition to the required hours of the Kentucky Fire Commission Firefighter 1 curriculum training. The graduating Recruits have also taken the exam for an internationally recognized Firefighter certification through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) with the results pending.

Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

The media and emergency services family are invited to attend the ceremony at the following location: